About 17 years ago I had jaw surgery because due to a deviated septum since I was four, I was a mouth breather and so things just didn't form right.

Anyway, the surgeon warned me that some nerves may be permanently damaged or "bruised" during the surgery and as a result my lower lip does tingle a bit from time to time and to be honest, that's not what bothers me. What does annoy me is that it makes sipping drinks a little, um, sloppy at times. Especially when drinking from containers with small mouths, such as travel coffee mugs or takeout coffee cups, or pop cans.

I always end up dribbling a little bit on myself and it's so annoying!

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Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You have a right to be here. Be cheerful, strive to be happy. -Desiderata

#1 99% of what I've seen available are "naughty" costumes. I do not want to dress up like a "Naughty" cop, nun, fairy, cat, pirate woman, Little Red Riding Hood, or any other Disney princess with a skirt short enough to flash my private parts.

#2 Even if I would wear any of the above, they are all labeled "one size fits most", but should be labeled "fits up to a size 2"

#3 Men's costumes might work, but they are much too long and mostly have mask (mask are a big no no for me).

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Meditate. Live purely. Quiet the mind. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine. ---Gautama Buddah

Reminds me of something I saw on Pinterest, a picture of a non-too-pleased Emma Watson with a naughty version of Hermione Granger's Hogwarts uniform and a caption to the tune of "This is NOT the character I played."

Our church did a costume exchange this year, something I helped organize because both I and another mother of 3 boys were getting tired of spending way too much money on costumes for kids that either didn't last or was only worn once.

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Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You have a right to be here. Be cheerful, strive to be happy. -Desiderata

There's a whole tumblr dedicated to sexist Halloween costumes - and they're enough to make your eyebrows go on permanent vacation near your hairline.This is why I prefer to cosplay rather than costume for Halloween (not that it gets much traction here in Australia, but what can you do). It's easier to match a costume from a favourite character of a TV show (plaid, good jeans, heavy boots and a band t-shirt = hello Mr/Ms Sam Winchester) than to try and find a 'costume' designed for a) a woman above 120lbs and b) consisting of more than three scraps of fabric and some fishnets.Honestly.It's Halloween, which is at the end of OCTOBER. I'm pretty sure a lot of the U.S. is getting fairly chilly by that time of year...

I've decided to be a witch on Halloween from here on out. I'll add various accessories from one year to the next, but with a good cape and hat, a lot can be done.

And it continues...

About 5 years ago I made a good, solid cloak (full, floor length, hand trimmed with black lace over green trim) and purchased a good quality hat. Every year I wear those over various dress/stocking combinations and add whatever accessories I feel like.

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Some people lift weights. I lift measures. It's a far more esoteric workout. - (Quoted from a personal friend)

About fifteen years ago at a Ren Faire I bought a really good quality wool cloak with a hood. It was the best investment I ever made. The thing works with any historical costume from the Late Roman Empire to the 19th century.

Add a broomstick skirt, a wig and you're one of 'The Wizarding Folk'. The best costumes are almost always home-made.

I found, on Amazon a pink felt poodle skirt, a few years ago, in my size (woman's 26/28). It has an elastic waist, stretches well, and is adorable. I can wear any white blouse or black blouse with it, put my hair in a ponytail and wear black shoes and white socks and I'm dressed up for Halloween. Best investment I've made in a long time in a costume.

I lucked into the Maleficent costume at a Disney Outlet. The thing is cosplay quality, and can be washed. Only drawback is the costume looks strange if I wear my glasses because of how the hood fits. It is about 12 lbs of velvet and satin.

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ďAll that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."-J.R.R Tolkien

I've decided to be a witch on Halloween from here on out. I'll add various accessories from one year to the next, but with a good cape and hat, a lot can be done.

And it continues...

About 5 years ago I made a good, solid cloak (full, floor length, hand trimmed with black lace over green trim) and purchased a good quality hat. Every year I wear those over various dress/stocking combinations and add whatever accessories I feel like.

This is getting scary.

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Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You have a right to be here. Be cheerful, strive to be happy. -Desiderata

People who complain about things without asking/checking facts. So far today I've heard people complain that they're not allowed their leave but haven't put in a single request on the basis "it'll get turned down", same goes for training requests.